Written in 1978, it was the first serious examination of poker strategy written by a successful insider (indeed, co-written by a number of successful players who Brunson talked into writing individual chapters) and it provided the first steps of moving the game from smoky backrooms of bars into the front rooms of casinos with its analysis and discussion of strategy, a topic that had previously not been broached in print. One of the major achievements in Brunson's career was the authoring of the seminal poker book Super/System, sometimes called the Poker Bible. He picked up yet another World Series of Poker bracelet in 2005, giving him a total of 10, a number matched only by Johnny Chan, and, in 2007, surpassed by Phil Hellmuth (11). He continues playing to this day and is still considered one of the top players in the game. Brunson, born in Texas in 1933, is arguably the man most identified with the game of Texas Hold 'em during its long adolesence and, like a proud father, has been pleased to watch its sudden surge of popularity due to the poker boom. Underneath the family statement, Brunson’s agent posted a photo of an anonymous quote which he says the poker great embraced.Doyle Brunson at the 2005 WSOP Lifestyle Showĭoyle Brunson has been called the Godfather of Poker due to his iconic status in the history of the game. There will never be another Doyle Brunson,” Daniel Negreanu, one of the world’s best poker players, wrote on Twitter.

“His impact on poker will be felt for generations to come,” the World Poker Tour tweeted.Īs well as being one of the world’s most prominent poker players, Brunson also wrote the famous book ‘Super/System,” which is still used today by players learning game strategy. Rarely seen without his cowboy hat, Brunson was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 1988 and later become an ambassador of the game. The World Poker Tour said Brunson, one of the most recognizable faces in poker history, died on Sunday in Las Vegas.īrunson won 10 World Series of Poker tournaments during a legendary career before retiring in 2018. “Please keep Doyle and our family in your prayers. We’ll have more to say over the coming days as we honor his legacy.

“He was a beloved Christian man, husband, father and grandfather. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our father, Doyle Brunson,” the statement read. Doyle Brunson, dubbed ‘The Godfather of Poker,’ has died at the age of 89, according to a family statement shared by his agent Brian Balsbaugh on Twitter.

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